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Serie A Okoye in Action, Success Injured as Udinese Hold Empoli

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / May 19, 2024

Maduka Okoye delivered an impressive performance for Udinese as they drew 1-1 with Empoli at the Bluenergy Stadium. This marked Okoye’s 20th league appearance of the season. Unfortunately, his compatriot Isaac Success, who started the game, was replaced by Brenner Souza da Silva after sustaining an injury just seven minutes in. Success has scored once

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Napoli Want to Sign ‘New Osimhen’ for Osimhen

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / May 19, 2024

Victor Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli at the end of the season, prompting the Italian club to seek a replacement. According to Spanish newspaper El Demarque, Napoli is eyeing Samu Omorodion, who has impressed in La Liga on loan at Alaves. Omorodion, 20, has scored nine goals and provided one assist in 33 La

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2026 WCQ CAF Announces Venue, Date for Super Eagles vs Benin

By Kelechi / National Team News / May 19, 2024

The Confederation of African Football CAF has scheduled the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Squirrels of Benin Republic for Monday, June 10. The match will take place at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, with a kickoff time of 5 PM Nigeria time. Benin will

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Derby County in Contract Talks with Midfielder Bayo Fapetu

By Kelechi / Youth Development / May 19, 2024

Newly promoted Championship club Derby County has announced their retained and released list for the 2023-2024 season. Among the key discussions is the contract negotiation with Bayo Fapetu, a former Arsenal Hale End Academy product. Fapetu joined Arsenal in 2011 and spent ten years at the club before signing a scholarship with Derby County ahead

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NPFL Action Resumes After Break

By Kelechi / NPFL / May 19, 2024

The Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL will resume full action on Saturday, following a break to allow Rivers United to play their outstanding matches due to their participation in the CAF Confederation Cup. Week 33 matches are scheduled for this coming weekend. Enugu Rangers currently lead the standings with 57 points after 32 matches, holding

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Dele Bashiru Shines for Relegation Battlers Against Besiktas

By Kelechi / Nigerians Abroad / May 19, 2024

Fisayo Dele Bashiru scored a crucial goal for Hatayaspor in their match against Besiktas as they fight to avoid relegation this season. Bashiru netted in the 55th minute, giving his team the lead. However, Besiktas equalized seven minutes into stoppage time through a penalty, ending the match in a draw. This goal marked Bashiru’s seventh

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AAFCON 2024 Olalekan Reveals Nigeria’s Strategy in Egypt Goalless Draw

By Kelechi / News / May 19, 2024

Special Eagles of Nigeria captain, Oyeleke Sharafadeen Olalekan, disclosed the strategy that led to their goalless draw against Egypt in their opening match of the African Amputee Football Cup of Nations AAFCON 2024. Olalekan credited their solid performance to strict adherence to their coach’s instructions and a collective team effort. Kennedy Ezeji was named man

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Match Winner Onuachu Guarantees Turkish Club Europa League Spot

By Kelechi / Events & Tournaments / May 19, 2024

Paul Onuachu scored his 15th goal in the Turkish Super Lig, securing Trabzonspor’s place in the UEFA Europa League next season. Onuachu’s decisive goal came in first half stoppage time against Istanbul Basaksehir, ensuring a 1-0 victory. This win gives Trabzonspor an unassailable six point lead over their closest rivals with only one match remaining

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Victor Boniface Ends Bundesliga Season in Super Style

By Kelechi / Match Previews & Reviews / May 19, 2024

Victor Boniface scored his 14th goal of the Bundesliga season, helping Bayer Leverkusen secure a 2-1 home victory over FC Augsburg. This win ensured that Leverkusen finished the season unbeaten in the German league. Boniface scored early in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a setup by teammate Amine Adli, who had pressed the opposing goalkeeper.

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Isaac Success and Nollywood Actress Caroline Igben to Wed on June 8

By Kelechi / Society / May 18, 2024

Isaac Imonichie Success, the Nigerian international footballer, is set to marry Nollywood actress Caroline Areoghene Igben on June 8, 2024. The traditional marriage ceremony will take place in Orhuwhorun Town, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, a day after the Super Eagles face South Africa in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. Success, who

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